Word

curiosity

noun C1

/ˌkjʊə.ɹiˈɒs.ə.ti/

Meanings

noun

a strong desire to know or learn more about something

noun

an unusual or interesting object that attracts attention

Definition

Curiosity is a strong desire to learn or know more about something.

Curiosity is the feeling that makes you want to explore, ask questions, or find out new information. It often appears when something seems unusual, surprising, or not fully explained. Curiosity can lead to learning and discovery, but it can also make people pay attention to details they might otherwise ignore.

Examples

Her curiosity pushed her to read the original research instead of relying on summaries.
My curiosity about the abandoned house grew every time I passed it on my commute.
Their curiosity was obvious as they lingered after the lecture to question the speaker.
Your curiosity will be useful in this role, as long as you document what you discover carefully.

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse curiosity (the desire to know) with curious (interested or unusual) and say “I have curious” instead of “I am curious” or “I have curiosity.”